If Your Date Didn't Look Like His Dating Profile Photos, Would You Want a Pre-date Warning?

Like, for example, if he shaved his head? This is the problem of my coworker, Brian. About a week ago, he decided to shave all his hair off, and he looks great, but none of his dating profile photos reflect his updated hairstyle (or lack thereof). Does he owe it to his dates to warn them? Would you be offended or surprised if your date showed up with no (or buzzed) hair?

If Beckham showed up for my date, hair or not, I think I'd still be pretty psyched :-)

*Side Note: My friend went on a date, and as she waited for the guy inside the restaurant, she received a text. "Just wanted to let you know, I look a bit different from my profile photos." She felt like she was tricked, but once she was already at the restaurant, she didn't have a choice but to go on the date. In this instance, it was more than just the outdated photos that kept her from a second date.*I always try to keep my online dating photos current--usually within the past year--and I always update them when I get new and better ones. I was shocked when, after dating my ex for a few months, I realized all his profile photos were four to five years old! In the digital age, we all have cameras, cell phones and BlackBerrys, so it's easy to take an updated photo!

Not that the photo is everything. As a female, there's a good chance you've actually read his profile and are basing your date on more than just looks. However, I think if I see a photo of a guy with great hair and he shows up on the date shaved or bald, I would be a bit shocked, and may concentrate more on the surprise of his new look, rather than getting to know him. So, Brian decided he will send a pre-date warning text before he meets up, before the date is already waiting at the restaurant. Also, we are working on getting him a great up-to-date photo with his new hot Beckham-buzzed do!

What do you think? Would you be pissed if a guy looked nothing like his profile photos? Would you feel tricked? Do you tell your dates if you change your hairdo or color?